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Y504 GEU

2001 Triumph Legend

Blue Petrol 885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

21,273 mi
Last recorded21,273 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Triumph Legend15,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY504 GEU
MakeTriumph
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine885cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 21,273 miles

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 21,273 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,753 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 25 Jan 2017 9,726 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 9,719 miles

Drive chain worn to excess (6.2.1e)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 4,108 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 4,108 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Drive chain slightly loose (6.2.1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 42,519 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Fail 17 Jan 2015 42,519 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 36,182 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 36,176 miles

Drive chain excessively loose (6.2.1d)

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride (6.2.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Brake pedal is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

lefthand mirror loose

throttle action slightly stiff

Pass 10 Jan 2013 28,713 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 28,713 miles

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 21,120 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 21,120 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 15,196 miles

Nearside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 11,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 11,154 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,560 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 10,560 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 May 2008 9,131 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 8,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 7,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Triumph Legend?

Based on 14,241 MOT tests across 1,038 vehicles.

88.5%
Pass Rate
511
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
1,038
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 149
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 106
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 89
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 62
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 43
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Y504 GEU is a 2001 Triumph Legend in Blue with a 885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Triumph Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.9% with a typical mileage of 15,200 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Triumph Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 149 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y504 GEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Triumph Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Triumph Legend is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y504 GEU is a 2001 Triumph Legend, first registered on 12 March 2001.

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